Seeking advice on fitting out a new 110

Some of the best things that I have done are the wingtop checker plates.
They get used all time for placing things. The main problem is sometimes I get around the block, a few corners and speed bumps and realise Ive left something on them. Im amazed at what will stay there whilst driving.

Change the radio. That should be one of your first jobs. Get one with a USB port. Ive only had two problems with my 07 PUMA. A stuck open egr valve (managed to get home) and my factory radio died.

The egr incident meant I bought a fault code reader so next time I can find out what is wrong. Id been putting it off for a few years. Last time I was going down the Birdsville track it rained a heap and a lot of cars had engine warning lights going off. There was no computer reading equipment at Mungerrannie where we were stuck for a few days until the road opened again.

Weather shields on the front windows. I love driving with the window fully down, its much more comfortable for your elbow. Speaking of which, raise the cubby box and your elbow will rest on it. I raised mine with a 1000W inverter in a well ventilated ply box. This combo is very comfortable for driving, much better than original.

All the best Peter

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Originally Posted by sorefeetseepete

Change the radio. That should be one of your first jobs. Get one with a USB port. Ive only had two problems with my 07 PUMA. A stuck open egr valve (managed to get home) and my factory radio died.

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The radio is fine in the new models. It is an alpine head unit with USB etc. And if he is getting a 110, will come with sub and amp too.

Thanks for the extra responses everyone.

Mike, thanks for the photos of the APT guard. I'm not sure if it'll be bull bar compatible, but it's definitely something to think about.

Peter, thanks for the input. As Damo says, the latest 110s have an Alpine sound system with a USB input, so that's covered, but the weather shields and raised cubby are good suggestions. I might install a Mulgo Ex-box down the track, so that would sort the cubby. Good to know that the wing tops are worthwhile. The LR Genuine items are eyewateringly expensive for what they are, but my research (a lot of it on here) seemed to point to them being the best ones. Anyway, I will undoubtedly use them as a shelf and possibly a vantage point, so I'll have to be careful, because I'm liable to leave things on there too!

Do the Ex-Box sooner rather than later. It's a brilliant mod and it'll permit much easier electrical tinkering down the track.

Re the wing tops, see if it's not too late to cut a deal before you take delivery. I had mine thrown in. They are top quality.

Thanks jc. I doubt I'll be able to get anymore out of the dealer, but thanks for the input on the Ex-Box. I might go for one sooner as opposed to later, since I intend to install a two-way and a fridge at some point. I was looking at one of the threads in the Member's Rides section and someone (Chook?) had rigged up a really nice solution for jump-starting (or in my case running my portable compressor) by installing an Anderson plug on the front of the passenger seat box. Incidentally, how hard was installing the Ex-Box? It looks like a bit of a rat's nest in the driver's seat box with all the wiring.

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Originally Posted by DrytheRain

Thanks jc. I doubt I'll be able to get anymore out of the dealer, but thanks for the input on the Ex-Box. I might go for one sooner as opposed to later, since I intend to install a two-way and a fridge at some point. Incidentally, how hard was installing the Ex-Box? It looks like a bit of a rat's nest in the driver's seat box with all the wiring.

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Here's a link to Daniels ex box fitting instruction PDF.

http://www.expeditioncentre.com.au/p...xbox-22-lr.pdf

Regards,
Mike.

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Originally Posted by DrytheRain

(or in my case running my portable compressor) by installing an Anderson plug on the front of the passenger seat box. Incidentally, how hard was installing the Ex-Box? It looks like a bit of a rat's nest in the driver's seat box with all the wiring.

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My rat's nest is now under the cubby, all tucked away in the Ex-Box. My wiring isn't the greatest but it does the job. The installation of the box is easy enough but getting the rubber boot to seat properly was an absolute pig of a job. Heat is your friend...

Note that if you're planning to use the Anderson plug simply for your compressor you may find it more convenient to mount the unit permanently in your soon to be empty seat box. No need then for exposed wiring.

I'll see if I can get some photos for you over the next couple of days.

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Originally Posted by jc109

Will these guards fit with an ARB bar without modification?

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They answered my specific question on that - YES.

However since then i have gone off ARB and are hanging out for a pic of their new Bar, (Ben you promised this week !):)